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latearrival
Member Ascendant

since 2003-03-21

Posts 5499
Florida

0 posted 2016-04-01 11:58 PM

Taking a Break

keep threatening that Lady
who pretends to be me.
She is not as efficient as She used to be.
She cooked and baked so sufficiently.
When receiving a phone message
saying guest would arrive,

She would whip up a meal and then bake a cake.
She passed over the praise with an

"oh it's not much."

But the praises she heard were clear and quite loud.
And deep down insideshe felt mighty proud.
Those days are now gone, and I really don't care.

Now it's time to relax,

say good bye to the cook

smile politely, and pick up a book.

Taking a break is not profanity. jp

jwesley
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-04-30

Posts 7563
Spring, Texas

1 posted 2016-04-02 10:36 AM

NOT profanity at all, my friend. You deserve it. And I think I work harder now then I did when I was "working" (and I worked pretty hard then!).

As for books - I'm really deep into some truly awesome books now-a-days . . . ZOMBIES!!!

Always enjoy you . . .

j.

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

2 posted 2016-04-02 09:01 PM

nice writing...sounds like a plan...james

latearrival
Member Ascendant

since 2003-03-21

Posts 5499
Florida

3 posted 2016-04-03 12:57 PM

Thank You J.Wesley,and you James Michael. Just a funny I decided to write. I have always been a busy person and I still do more than I have to. Life has been very good to me.
Best to you both,Jo

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

4 posted 2016-04-03 01:55 AM

Sounds like me.

Honeybunch
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-29

Posts 7115
South Africa

5 posted 2016-04-03 02:37 AM

I find myself wondering how I managed to do all that I did back then but now as I too take my break I'm glad that I did it.

Well said, Jo, and enjoy (as I know you are) every moment of your break.

Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius

since 2009-10-10

Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

6 posted 2016-04-03 07:12 AM

By all means take a load off! Your get up and go has lasted longer than most. ~L

latearrival
Member Ascendant

since 2003-03-21

Posts 5499
Florida

7 posted 2016-04-04 12:53 PM

Ida,Honey Bunch and Lorie.Thank you for stopping by. I still manage the house inside and out and cook and wash but not as elaborately as I once did. Frozen meals and carry ins are the way to go. Love to you three ladies.JO.

booky1940!
Member

since 2009-04-16

Posts 136
Canada

8 posted 2016-04-04 11:51 AM

"Relax, smile politely,
and pick up a book"

I'll say, a great way to find peace, as well!
Thanks for sharing, Taking a Break!

latearrival
Member Ascendant

since 2003-03-21

Posts 5499
Florida

9 posted 2016-04-05 02:27 AM

Thank you Booky.1040

Getting to th e age I really do not liker to cook.I even burned hotdogs the other day.LOL
best to you, jo

Ari Squire
Member
Posts 488
In The Phallus Lane

10 posted 2016-04-05 02:18 PM

I have known only a few like you Lady latearrival, who made meals from scratch and could seemingly do it in the blink of an eye. There is still some magic in this world and women like you are and have been its most prominent purveyors. Many blessings to you.

More feelings and fewer words please

Margherita
Member Seraphic

since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

11 posted 2016-04-05 02:33 PM

Dear Martyjo, you say it so well and I think many of us elderly ladies can relate. As you know this is a tough time for me and I feel kind of guilty for not being able to do many things I did before, but then I just did what you suggest here. I am reading books, which is also a way to not concentrate on pain. I will think of you when going to bed and opening my current book.

Have a good time, dear friend.

Love and hugs.
Margherita

"Forget every touch or sound that did not teach you how to dance."
(Rumi)

latearrival
Member Ascendant

since 2003-03-21

Posts 5499
Florida

12 posted 2016-04-05 07:15 PM

Thank you and "Welcom to the blue pages"
Ari Squire.I hope you enjoy your time here.

Margherita, So glad you are resting and healing.I read the poem to my son and he laughed as he remembers it well.But at my age I do enough. He is a great help, does my grocery shopping and I in turn wash his clothes. We mesh well. Life goes on and all we have to do is keep smiling and share a bit of sunshine. love to you, Jo

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